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Medieval Pet Names (www.medievalists.net)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by storksforlegs to c/animals

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People in the Middle Ages did keep pets – dogs, cats, birds, monkeys and many other kinds of animals. Although they often had particular duties – i.e. hunting or catching rats – there are many accounts that showed affection and love between these pets and their owners.

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[–] liv 5 points 1 year ago

Thanks, cool article!